"I was really excited about getting these because I'm a big fan of gladiator shoes. I was a little concerned about the fact that they're plastic jelly shoes. Now that I have them, I wish I'd gotten them in a smaller size. I'm actually a perfect size 8.5, but because these shoes come in whole sizes, I went up to the size 9. I would have been better off with a size 8. They're too loose, especially around my ankle. And the plastic is pretty thin, providing very little support. My bad! I thought they'd be more like the jellies of the past. These make me feel like I'm walking barefooted. That's the cost you pay when ordering online."